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With the average age of fleet trucks creeping higher, the VMRS system of codifying parts and repairs has never been more valuable to fleets
New codes are requested from various users, OEM's, fleets, utilities, government agencies, maintenance software firms are a few examples.
The code request process is very easy. TMC relies on the community of VMRS users to ask for new codes when needed. In this way, VMRS is always expanding to meet the needs of the user base.
VMRS coding reflects new technologies within the equipment maintenance industry. Recently added codes include items for;
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- Exhaust Urea System (DEF)
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New codes are also added to the labor and equipment classification code keys upon request. The policy at TMC is to quickly respond to the users' needs. Who better to determine what codes are needed then the people using the codes on a daily basis?
TMC will work with anyone interested in requesting codes; there is no charge for entering new codes. TMC asks that requested codes come with as much information as possible, such as exact part descriptions, diagrams or schematics if possible and a person to contact with any related questions.
TMC releases an updated code list three to four times a year. The codes are available in several formats: xls, dbf and csv. An email announcing the code release is sent to each contact person on the licensee list. They are directed to the ftp site where the codes are stored, along with previous updates. This method ensures that all licensees are aware of the new codes being released and that VMRS is a current and vital part of a fleet's maintenance program.
TMC recommends that if any personnel changes occur they are notified and a new contact is established.
TMC has a request form available to anyone interested in requesting codes. It's an easy to use spreadsheet that enables both the requester and TMC to keep track of any code requests. Requests can be made for one code or codes for an entire piece of equipment. TMC views new codes as an enhancement to the database, it keeps VMRS relevant and responsive.
VMRS has become the core language used by many fleets allowing them to benchmark repair data within their company or with like fleets. VMRS is a key factor in guiding equipment managers when making business decisions relating to parts purchasing or technician productivity. By using VMRS codes a fleet can tell how many dollars it is spending on a particular repair or narrow the data to the individual item level.
Many fleet managers ask how VMRS can help their fleet and why they should use it. The answer is easy; VMRS is the ingredient that makes fleet maintenance better: better communication, better inventory control, better PM's, better warranty claims and most of all better business sense and profit. By using a solid universal set of standards a fleet can cut through the differing jargon, part numbers and labor descriptions to produce viable, concise business reports. VMRS provides the means to accomplish these goals.
Just as zip codes speed up the email and area codes make the phone system work better, VMRS keeps a fleet running smoothly by providing a clear picture of what maintenance has been performed and what to expect in the future. VMRS is much more then numbers, it's a standard method of recording daily fleet operations. VMRS is the proven standard, it has endured the test of time and best of all it continues to grow and reflect the many new technologies facing a fleet.
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To put this into perspective, if you take away the two games we play next year against the Eagles who went 4-12 this past year, it changes our opponents 2012 record to 115-109. This moves the winning percentage above 500. Basically saying that while it appears we have a real easy schedule, based on this list, the two games against the Eagles really drag down our position on that list. Same goes for the Cowboys and Redskins. And we all know how we play against the Eagles.
2014 Mock Draft 3.0
Round, Position, Player, School
1) TE, Eric Ebron, UNC
2) DT/DE, Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame
3) WR, Jarvis Landry, LSU
4) DE, Will Clarke, West Virginia
5) C, Tyler Larsen, Utah State
5) RB, Storm Johnson, UCF (Compensatory)
6) OT, Seantrel Henderson, Miami (Prediction)
UDFA- OLB, Boseko Lokombo, Oregon
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the New York Giants select...
Eric Ebron, Tight End, University of North Carolina
Thing is this year's winning percentage of our opponents was the HIGHEST in the league. So even taking away the Eagle's record (which is quite a big change) the winning percentage in 2013 of around 50% is a HUGE improvement over this year.
On another track, it is interesting to see some fans have so LITTLE faith in the team. According to them we are horrible against the Eagles and always will be. With the Cowboys and Redskins not far behind. What the f. Maybe it's a psychological ploy to avoid the sadness when the team does not make the playoffs. They don't want to get their hopes up. But, man, isn't that the definition of a fan? Someone who dreams his team will win big. You see fans in cities that have not made the playoffs in decades and they are still there rooting and hoping. Sometimes I do agree that Giants fans are spoiled.

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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) It wasn't a make-or-break day for Oklahoma center Gabe Ikard, not after doing well at last month's NFL combine.
But he wanted to support his teammates at Oklahoma's pro day Wednesday - and answer any lingering questions scouts might have.
"I was pleased with my times at the combine, but I went through some footwork drills to show them I had been working hard," said Ikard, who is projected as a middle- to late-round pick. "But this was important for my teammates and I tried to help them prepare by giving them the knowledge I had gained at the combine."


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|Winterset H.S.
Track 2010: redshirt year
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before UCCS: "High School Track". ... Placed 13th in 3200M at 2008 Iowa Class 3A State Track and Field Championship with time of 10:04.36. ... at the 2009 Iowa Class 3A State Trak and Field Championship, he placed 9th in 1600M with a time of 4:30.43.
"High School Cross-Country". ... Placed 13th at 2008 Iowa Class 3A State Championship, with a time of 16:23. ... placed 3rd at the 2008 Class 3A Iowa Regional, with a time of 16:54. ... named to the 2008 Iowa Class 3A All-State Academic team
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Personal: Major, Biological Sciences. ... His parents are Micheal and Liz Prince and Steve and Gabrielle Cahalan. ... He has three brothers, Andy, Zo, and Danny.
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Around midnight at the Fish Hatchery Aid Station, pacer Sari Anderson gives the author much-needed words of encouragement. Photo by Rob O'Dea.
My eyelids grow heavy and I contemplate sleeping. When my headlamp's soft light illuminates a prickly sage bush beside the trail, it appears pillowy and tempts me to curl up on it for a little snooze. But when Sari says we're less than three miles to the Halfmoon II Aid Station, a fire is lit. I begin running. "All right, El, way to pick it up!" she says.
With the help of some coffee and caffeinated gels at the aid station, I clicked off a few more 11:30-miles that feel lightning fast. We come up on a pacer-less runner walking in complete darkness. "Why no headlamp?" I say.
"Drop-bag issue," he replies despondently. While most runners choose to have pacers (permitted during the race's second half), it's not mandatory. Solo runners can instead have drop bags pre-delivered to the aid stations. "Sorry we don't have an extra," says Sari.
A short time later, a tall 20-something guy with dark curly hair flapping around his ears and Vibram FiveFingers KSOs on his feet pulls up beside us. "How you ladies doing?" he says brightly. "We're moving at a pretty good pace. I think there's still a chance of getting the under-25-hour belt buckle." I question his math, but admire his optimism.
"Then again, who knows what'll happen at 80 miles," he says. "I hear that's when things can start to fall apart."
I slow to a walk and FiveFingers continues without us. "Never mind him," says Sari. "Just focus on the here and now."
At midnight we emerge from a tedious, dark section of paved road and approach the Fish Hatchery Aid Station's bright lights. Long gone are the morning's enthusiastic crowds. The only sign of life outside the large metal-siding garage serving as the aid station is a gang of teenagers bundled in sleeping bags, sitting under a rainbow of Christmas lights and checking runners' race numbers.
The burst of energy I'd enjoyed around Halfmoon II has long since expired, and things are deteriorating. I've accumulated five pounds worth of water, my feet are puffy, calves are cramping and I shiver uncontrollably. I mentally wrestle with every fiber in my body telling me to stop and go to sleep.
After eating and changing into warmer clothes, I and my new pacer, Todd, begin our march up Powerline. This two-mile rolling ascent to Sugar Loaf Pass is easy compared to Hope Pass, yet has been the site of many meltdowns. In fact, earlier this evening it was site of the race leader's unraveling.
After leaving Fish Hatchery Aid Station with a 90-minute lead, Tony Krupicka soon slowed from a run to a walk, then a stagger, before sitting down on the trail. His eyes unfocused and skin covered in goosebumps, he mumbled to his pacer, Alex Nichols, "I don't know what's happening. I just want to go to sleep." He went from leading the race to being sacred for his life. Severe dehydration and low blood sugar made standing—let alone walking—impossible.
Tony (who just two months earlier placed second at California's Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run) is known for a fast-and-light racing style that involves carrying barely enough food and water to get between aid stations. This approach often pays off with a win or course record, but, occasionally, it backfires.
Positioned at Powerline to document the unfolding drama was photographer Rob O'Dea. Over many years of shooting the Leadville mountain-bike and run events, Rob had witnessed plenty of athlete carnage and immediately recognized this situation as dire. He handed Tony a long-sleeve top and water before hopping on his dirt bike to ride seven miles to the May Queen Aid Station. While Rob was getting help, Duncan and his pacer arrived to find their distressed compatriot lying on the ground. Alex assured them that aid was being dispatched, so Duncan continued, surprised to find himself leading the race.
Coincidentally, around the time Tony was transported by ATV to May Queen, where he received I.V. fluids, defending women's champion and Leadville local, Lynette Clemons, 36, who had smoked last year's race in 20:58:01, staggered into Halfmoon II Aid Station, shivering and disoriented. Lynette led the first half of the race, but as her urinary and digestive systems began to shut down, first-time Leadville competitor, Liza Howard of San Antonio, Texas, passed her.
"At Twin Lakes [mile 60] I still had second place, so with the encouragement of friends and family, I kept going, hoping for a rally that never came," says Lynette. By Halfmoon II, her condition had become so grim that she dropped from the race.
Liza, who had mostly trained in the pool due to a severe case of plantar fasciitis, was the first woman across the line in 21:19:47. "I had bad stomach problems after 50 miles," says Liza. "I was amazingly fortunate to have an experienced crew who told me what to eat when I couldn't stomach any more drink mix or gels. It's hard to say how things would have played out if it weren't for them."
"This race was all about patience and capitalizing on opportunities," says Duncan, who claimed his second Leadville 100 title in 17:43:24. "For the first 40 miles, my legs were heavy and my stomach felt 'off', but I kept plugging along knowing that things were bound to get better, and they did."
Unfortunately, Hal had his fourth DNF at Leadville in six starts. "Leadville is the race that got me interested in running 100 miles, even though the dropout rate is crazy," says Hal, who, this year, walked over 25 miles to Fish Hatchery Aid Station due to labored breathing before calling it a day. "That's the chance you take every time you do one of these things. But I'll be back."
The author receives a hug from her husband, Rob, at the finish line. Photo courtesy of Rob O'Dea.
At 4 a.m., I limp into May Queen, plunk into a chair and press my icy hands into a heater's stream of hot air. Rob and Sari, who had been catching some well-deserved sleep in the car, burst inside, surprised to see us already here. By now my feet are so swollen that running is impossible. I shake my head at the thought of walking another a half marathon, likely to take four and a half hours.
I begin to cry—again. Running 100 miles has peeled off the layers and exposed weaknesses and raw emotions I'm unprepared to share even with my husband and close friends. "I won't be able to run across the finish line," I say, ashamed.
"So what. All that matters is that you finish, and, sure, it's going to hurt, but you can do this. I know how strong you are," says Rob, using the same firm but encouraging tone he used to coach me through my especially difficult labor with Reed.
Then, Henry Schloss, 36, a friend I see only at trail races, bounds into the aid station exuding his usual cheeriness with his warm, dark eyes sparkling. "How can you be so happy right now?" I ask him.
"We're out running on a beautiful night!" says Henry. Only once, two years ago at a 50K in Leadville, did I ever see Henry express an iota of self doubt. "I really shouldn't be here," he'd said before the race. "I've hardly run all summer. This is going to hurt a lot." A few hours later, however, he lumbered across the finish line with arms raised and a bright smile. "This is awesome! Now, I gotta run the Leadville 100!"
True to his word, Henry attempted Leadville last year, making it 70 miles. So he returned this year, ready to finish no matter what. It's easy to become overwhelmed by the distance or the urge to sleep, but Henry is immersed in relishing the experience of this historic race with people, who, like himself, would rather run through the woods in the middle of the night than sit in front of a T.V.
I stand up and exit the tent, determined to claim my finisher's belt buckle. Todd follows me out, and we witness the sun rise over the mountains as we slowly tick off the miles.
At the Tabor Boat Ramp, Rob and Sari watch a parade of zombie-like runners—with blank stares and limp arms—emerge from the woods and step onto the paved ramp. Occasionally one would stop and swing his head from side to side in confusion. "Hey, man, the trail's that way," Rob would say, pointing to the cluster of bright pink ribbons tied to the trees directly ahead.
When we arrive, Rob takes over pacing duty for the final 6.7 miles, which culminate with an interminable dirt road called "The Boulevard." From the crest of a hill on 6th Street, we see the finish several blocks away and hear the crowd roar every time someone reaches the red carpet. Eventually the announcer calls my name. My eyes well with tears. Do I really deserve such adulation? I walk up the red carpet, break the tape when the clock says 28:40:34, and fall into Merilee's arms. She'd hugged 235 finishers before hugging me, but her embrace is every bit as heartfelt as the hug she had awarded the winner.
At that afternoon's awards ceremony, Ken asks those who didn't finish to stand up. Wild applause fills the old gym for hundreds who had not made it. "You all have different reasons for not finishing," says Ken. "But what matters is that you had the courage to do as much as you could today. You'll just have to come back and try again next year."
My heart bursts with gratitude and relief to have finished this race. I had committed myself to finishing and was lucky to have avoided serious health issues that could have led to a DNF. While proud of my accomplishment, I dwell on what I may have done wrong (Too much salt? Too fast in the first 40 miles? Not enough solid food?). There's no such thing as a "perfect" 100-miler.
It struck me that running hundreds is not only a solo journey into the one's "inexhaustible well of grit, guts and determination," as Ken had said at the pre-race meeting. Rather, a race of such magnitude creates a spontaneous community of runners, volunteers and support crews unified by a fervid demonstration of human spirit.
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"It was my mother's dream of owning a thrift store," said Terrilyn, owner of Timeless Fashion. "I always adored fashion. I used to shop at a consignment shop at 15th and Prater years ago. I used that as inspiration. My concept for the store is a place where a mother, a daughter and granddaughter can come in and shop together."
Unlike a normal thrift store where the public drops off their gently used clothing, Timeless Fashion works with its consignees — women who sell their high-end clothing — in order to sell merchandise. Consignees bring their clothes into the shop, where Terrilyn and her staff help decide the selling price of each garment. Terrilyn sells the clothing item in her shop and when it sells, the shop keeps 65 percent of the selling price and gives 35 percent to the consignee.
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She also sells old favorites from the past that stores no longer sell.
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Sometimes, an outfit needs one particular piece to complete the ensemble. Terrilyn guarantees she has that special piece you're looking for.
"We have some really great things here," she said. "Faux fur shawls, California causal-business wear … We have an unusual assortment of things."
Prices range from low to moderately high. Terrilyn offers sizes from zero to 6x. She specializes in garments for plus-sized women, something other local shops do not do. Terrilyn does this as she understands the difficulty plus-sized women have finding quality clothes. She was once a plus-sized woman herself. Eleven years ago, Terrilyn was obese. She had gastric bypass surgery and has kept the weight off since.
"Plus-sized women can some in and find some great-fitting pieces," said Terrilyn. "If a woman looks in the mirror and likes what she sees, it makes them happy. I know know how to dress plus-sized women; what clothing looks best on their body type, clothes that fit well and make a woman feel beautiful. We are a store for real people."
The shop is driven by the efforts of the volunteers, customers who spent their time helping women pick out and try on clothes.
Timeless Fashion offers a VIP Club for customers, where those who hand out Timeless Fashion Business cards could receive a 15 percent discount on the entire store.
"When I receive 10 business cards back, I will host a private party for the customer who can shop the entire store," said Terrilyn. "It's a pretty good bargain."
The beginning of the new year marks wedding gown season and Timeless Fashion offers dresses of various designs, strapless, full ball gown, etc.
"I believe that there is something for everyone then," she said. "We're different than the other consignment store in town. We offer different clothes and have a different look and feel. We dance to the beat of our own drummer."
Timeless Fashion is located at 554 E. Prater Way at McCarran Boulevard.
For more information about Timeless Fashion, www.timelessfashionsparks.com or call (775) 232-3189.


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7:00am Saturday 21st December 2013 in Sport By Andrew Bloss, Reporter
Crystal Palace are looking to get back to winning ways this week as they take on Newcastle United.
Tony Pulis' side are hoping to make it three wins in a row at Selhurst Park as they look to claw their way out of the relegation zone.
The Eagles were desperately unlucky not to get something from their game against Chelsea last weekend, as they fell to an eventual 2-1 defeat.
Epitomised by the seemingly rejuvenated Marouane Chamakh, Palace forced Petr Cech into multiple saves.
Tony Pulis will be looking for them to capitalise on this new found momentum when they welcome Newcastle this weekend.
Marouane Chamakh has been enjoying the form of Premier League career in recent weeks, stringing together a series of excellent performance following the arrival of Tony Pulis.
He now has by far the best shot accuracy rate of any player in the Palace squad, with 71.4% of his total attempts this season testing the keeper.
His strike partner Cameron Jerome is also rising in the statistics stakes this season and many Palace fans will be hoping that he and Chamakh can combine for continuing success this season.
Jerome now had 11 attempts on goal to his name, the third highest in the Palace squad, with 54.5% of them testing the 'keeper.
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Delaney currently ranks third on the EA Sports Player Performance Index for total defensive contributions (blocks, clearances, interceptions, tackles won) with 208 this term.
Captain Mile Jedinak has won an excellent 74.1% of his 81 attempted challenges this season, marking him out as the main enforcer in the Eagles midfield. H He has, however, also given away 26 fouls, a squad-high and must be mindful of his technique moving forward if he's not to incur any bans.
Newcastle held Southampton to a 1-1 draw at St James' Park last weekend, with Yoan Gouffran displaying good reactions to put the Magpies in front before Jay Rodriguez's equalizer.
Loic Remy's ability to carve out scoring attempts has been key for the Magpies this season, the Frenchman demonstrating great movement and an eye for a gap.
He currently leads the Newcastle squad for attempts on goal according to the EA Sports Player Performance Index with 30 to his name.
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An iconic Northeast Philadelphia cheese steak shop is about to get a new name, in hopes of shedding an old controversy.
On Monday, "Chink's Steaks" at 6030 Torresdale Ave. will change its name to "Joe's Steaks + Soda Shop."
"Joe" is owner Joe Groh, who took over the shop from the man who opened the business back in 1949: Sam "Chink" Sherman, so nicknamed by his boyhood friends for his "slanty" eyes.
Chink's is a famous fixture in the city's Wissinoming neighborhood, but the folks who run it came to realize that not everyone in the city found the name inviting.
"We just want to be more culturally sensitive," manager Stefani Mahoney told FOX 29's Bruce Gordon. "And we want to be able to expand, and that was hard to do with the 'Chink's name."
The Chink's controversy has raged – off and on – for nearly a decade, and many customers in this busy eatery seem to think it's much ado about nothing.
"They don't mean nothing by it," said one woman. "It's just the name of the place."
"The first time I heard it I was like, 'Really? It's called Chink's Steaks?' said a man a few booths away. "But, that's what it's called."
To Philadelphia's Asian American community, using a racial slur as a business name is a very big deal.
"We welcome the change," says Kay Kyungsun Yu, who, as president of the Asian Pacific Bar Association of Pennsylvania, negotiated with Groh over a name change back in 2008. "We never wanted to harm Mr. Groh's business in any way. We wanted to find solutions that would work for all of us. Would we have preferred for it to have happened sooner? Absolutely. But we welcome the fact that it's happening now."
The official name change takes place on April Fool's Day, but the ad agency handling the re-branding insists it's no joke.
Oh, and in case you were wondering about longtime customers disappointed by what they consider a surrender to political correctness?
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Rodeo Clown - Karbach Brewing Co.
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Ratings: 268 | Reviews: 48 | Show All Ratings:
2.16/5 rDev -42.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 1.5
Pours out a dark amber with a thin head. Smells of a light hint of herbal hops. Smells like sugar. In the flavor: a wallop of sweetness with very restrained bitterness and hops flavor. Very hot finish. I have to admit that the mouthfeel is nice. Full and creamy. This is an IPA? Even for a barleywine, this is sweet and lacking.
Serving type: bottle
03-11-2014 03:27:17 | More by goochpunch
3.75/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
yay IPAs in cans. Thanks to AdamR46 (reddit) for this one.
Can forces a big head pour of about 1.5 fingers, creamy semi thick head that fades at a med to slower pace, nice lacing too, super hazy murky darkish mahogany chestnut color.
Nose brings plenty of hops, citrus, orange peel, little earthy and spicy, some generic fruit, hint tangerine like, and into sweet malts, lots of candy sweet malts, caramel, etc, and mild candied orange peel.
Taste starts with more sweet candy malts, toffee, caramel, chewy malts with reddish candy and little syrupy. Then hops, some pine and little resin, earthy spicy and chewy, with a little citrus and orange peel, more generic fruit as well, hint herbal hops with a touch of mint and peppery notes. Mild warming booze too. Finish is drier but still sticky and mild syrupy, more warming slight tingly booze, and mild citrus, more earthy spicy hops, chewy like hops and a little herbal pine lingering.
Mouth is med to fuller bod, some warming booze, little syrupy, decent carb,
Overall not bad, but nothing too crazy, typical DIPA with some citrus earthy spicy mild piney resinous like hops, big sweet malts, pretty good but nothing too special.
Serving type: can
03-02-2014 23:15:14 | More by jlindros
4.01/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Copper in color with a clear body, this double IPA has a nice appearance that emphasizes a substantial off- white head of foam with generous lacing. The nose on this beer is one of dark fruits, candy- like malt sweetness, a touch of pine, and some earthy hops.
With the taste, this beer offers plenty to like. The flavors of caramel, pine, grapefruit, and caramel are the standouts, along with some herbal notes, earthy, sticky hops, and alcohol. Different flavors vie for your attention and the overall taste, while certainly leaning toward the hoppy side, still attempts to balance itself with other flavors.
This is a tasty double IPA from Karbach and a complex brew. The complexities are somewhat lost if you drink the beer too cold. They become more noticeable as the beer warms slightly and they continue to reward with each passing sip. I must say that I like the draft version of this beer best, but the canned version is still very tasty and it is definitely a beer worth seeking out.
Serving type: can
02-02-2014 03:29:12 | More by BryanCarey
3.56/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
we dont see enough canned big ipas, so this beer fills a necessary role in my opinion, but the beer itself isnt as well done as some other karbach stuff. its new penny copper in color, clear, with a frothy and airy tan head with sticky retention. the nose on it is a little too balanced. i get some sweeter amber like malt, with just bitterness showing from the hops. the flavor too is similarly balanced by sweeter grain, and the hop profile doesnt offer nearly as much excitement as the black ipa they do. its all bitterness with only a touch of vegetal leafyness and a little residual sugar. well carbonated and foamy in the mouth, but the finish is a little metallic and the bitterness exacerbates that. the alcohol is also a bit exposed here. despite its shortcomings, we need more big ipa in cans, so i am grateful for this even though its a step below the other stuff ive had from karbach in terms of overall quality.
Serving type: can
01-21-2014 18:35:37 | More by StonedTrippin
2.5/5 rDev -33.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
12oz can from Monkeypuker (thanks man!). Canned 12/18/13. Served in a Clown Shoes snifter.
Hazy chestnut with two fluffy fingers of manilla head. A thick layer of foam lingers, leaving big clumps of lace.
Straightforward, lackluster nose with pine, citrus zest and biscuit.
This one is a bitter bomb. Flavors of pine, earthy, floral, citrus peel, cracker, biscuit, pepper and alot of booze.
Slick medium full body with moderate carbonation. Bitter earthy hops and alcohol finish.
Ultimately this is just ok. Not much flavor to balance the heavy handed booze and bitterness. I didn't have a problem drinking the can but I won't be seeking out any more.
Serving type: can
01-18-2014 00:17:51 | More by ThickNStout
4.13/5 rDev +9.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Very good IPA. Good head and a bright aroma. The body is nicely carbonated and not too light. It's actually pretty sweet at first taste, borderline too sweet, but makes up with a decently bitter finish to balance. Finish lingers long enough. The 9% ABV is nice as well.
Serving type: on-tap
12-30-2013 22:47:55 | More by mattLummus
4.38/5 rDev +16.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
I went with an empty 64 ounce growler and decided on Rodeo Clown. The keg ran dry at about 40 ounces. I got the bottom of the barrel literally. Perfect for a review. I have had this offering before in the standard 4 packs of 12 oz cans but finished them before I got around to doing a review. This time is different.
I got the growler really cold and am going to work it down and let it warm to let everything come out from it.
A: This is a medium dark very cloudy amber color. It looks like carmel candy but a few shades darker. Its very very cloudy. I am sure there is a lot of flavor in there. But first a smell...
S: Wow. I am getting the hops but it smells really sweet. Like candy almost. I think I smell too many things too rapidly. I am getting pine, earth, grapefruit, bread, maple, molasses, and some other stuff.
T: Wow again. This beer is delicious but has to warm up to reveal its complexity. When its cold, it seems overly sweet and devoid of a decent hop profile for this style. However, it is there. This beer is MUCH better when served above 55 F. I am really amazed at the hidden ABV. Even at the warmer temp, where you would expect some heat, its still hidden and well blended being balanced very well by the sugar. I have seen others say it is too syrup-like for them. Ok. Let it warm up and try again would be my advice. Also don't pigeon hole it for the style it calls itself. There is a lot going on here. Its very complex on the hop profile and the malts in the foundation. I am going to rate this beer very high. I would be willing to say that is beer actually deserves its own new style classification. Yes it is that different.
O: It is very difficult to rate this beer. Here's why. First it is not anything close to your highly rated American Double or Imperial IPA. Its way too complex for this classification style. At the same time, I am not going to rate it lower based on the fact this it is not typical for this style. I would challenge any brewer to match this beer or even come close to the complexity, the hop profile, the foundation and the ability to hide the ABV so broadly across the temperature spectrum. During the iterations coming from this half filled 64 oz growler, I have had a chance to get to know it much better. Looks like we will have breakfast together. LOL! GREAT BEER! A new style is indicated in my humble opinion based on the bottom of the keg sample reviewed proudly.
Serving type: growler
12-06-2013 02:09:40 | More by Hops4Pops
3.95/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz can poured into pint glass.
A - Pours a very cloudy burnt orange/brown with 2 fingers of creamy light khaki head. Half a finger of head persists for a very long time.
S - This is very sweet smelling at first. Lots of caramel malt, along with grapefruit, pine, and earthy hops.
T - The hop profile is comprised of mainly pine and grapefruit. A large caramel malt sweetness rounds this out, and there is a good amount of earthy hop bitterness. This is sweeter than I was expecting.
M - Moderately thick mouthfeel that tends to be sticky and resinous. The carbonation is done well, as this is very smooth and creamy. Lots of syrupy stickiness on the aftertaste.
O - A pretty well done DIPA from Karbach. Not exactly what I was expecting, but good nonetheless. It's a bit too sticky and syrupy to have more than one.
Serving type: can
12-04-2013 18:18:14 | More by ExaltedNecrosis
3.29/5 rDev -12.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Pours burnt orange/amber with a half-finger of khaki head. Nice lacing and retention. Heavy orange and ripe pineapple on the nose. Big bitter pop at the front of the tongue, ending with more acidic citrus and a dank, herbal finish. Some might say it's a bit on the musty side, especially on the nose and back of the tongue. Alcohol is well-hidden for 9%+.
Serving type: can
10-28-2013 21:22:50 | More by JezyGray
3.19/5 rDev -15.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
12 fl oz aluminum can with stylistically colored label art acquired as part of a 4-pack for $15.00 at the Growler Room here in Austin yesterday and served into an Independence Brewing pilsner glass in me gaff in low altitude Austin, Texas. Reviewed live. Expectations are above average; I really enjoyed Karbach's hefeweizen/witbier hybrid beer. Reviewed as an Imperial IPA because it clearly identifies as a Double IPA on the label. No ABV is listed on the label, so I can't confirm that.
Served cold - straight from me fridge. Side-poured with standard vigor as no carbonation issues are anticipated.
A: No bubble show forms as I pour.
Pours a nice head of even thickness. It's light khaki in colour and two fingers wide. Nice creaminess and frothiness. Some light lacing clings to the sides of the glass as the head recedes. Head retention is quite good - seemingly 8ish minutes - which is pretty solid for 9.5% ABV. Complexion could be softer and more welcoming, but it's not unappealing by any means. A pretty good head for an Imperial IPA overall.
Body colour is a clear copper with faint amber hues. Transparent and translucent. Average vibrance. No yeast particles are visible. Appears adequately carbonated judging by the carbonation bubbles.
Overall, it's pretty standard fare for the style, but the head retention does stand out. I'm looking forward to trying it, but the appearance isn't unique or special.
Sm: Some light grapefruit zest is present; often grapefruit is overbearing and biting but doesn't seem to be here based on the aroma. It's nicely balanced by a caramalt and bready malt sweetness. Well integrated pine hop character. Estery. Hints of tropical fruit hops - mango, maybe passionfruit. Not getting any pineapple (thankfully). Plenty of white sugars here. I'm also getting a strange fruityish note - maybe coconut? It's quite vague. A bit on the resinous end for the style. I do get a hint of orange, and I'm hoping the taste won't have that awful stale orange juice note that plagues so many beers in this style.
No yeast character or alcohol is detectable. A pleasant aroma of average strength. No off-notes. Not a unique or special aroma, but it's inoffensive and within the bounds of the style.
T: Certainly more malty than most fans of the style will be anticipating - and that's fine, in my book. It's got a sweetness from the biscuit malt, bready malt, pale malts, and caramalt. The onset of the hop notes is delayed until the second act, whereupon a timid grapefruit zest hop character emerges accompanying by generic floral notes as well as some well integrated tropical fruit notes - definitely coconut, maybe mango or tangerine, but thankfully no pineapple. Pine is very well incorporated, and dances about the second act. Not getting much in terms of a hop bite or bitterness; the hops emerge for the middle and then are covered up again in the third act, preventing any lingering bitterness from assaulting the palate. I for one like that approach, but I do think the sweetness is a bit overdone; I can tell the maltiness will make this a beer that quickly goes downhill with age. The bitterness is quite tame as a result; this might make a good Imperial IPA for introducing newcomers to the style. It's decently balanced, but far from ideal. By no means a paragon of the style, but a pretty nicely executed one.
Like most beers I review, it could use more complexity and subtlety. But it does have a fair amount going on and integrates its notes relatively well. I do like it.
Average depth and duration of flavour. Below average intensity of flavour for the style.
No yeast character or off-notes come through - other than a backgrounded alcohol presence. It's by no means boozy or hot, but it's a bit more annoying than a pleasant warmth.
Mf: Smooth and wet. Nice thickness and body. Pretty good presence on the palate. A biteen overcarbonated. What I love is that it's soft and welcoming rather than aggressive and biting; that's a lesson other imperial IPAs could learn from this one. Not too acidic. It facilitates delivery of the flavour profile nicely; it's by no means reticent. Complements the flavour profile pretty well.
Not gushed, boozy, harsh, or oily.
Dr: A drinkable approachable imperial IPA from Karbach. It's too bad the price point is so terrible (at least here in Austin). While I wouldn't get this again personally because it's not in league with the best beers in the style - even those that I'm used to being readily available - it's by no means a bad imperial IPA. In fact, it's above average. It'll scratch your hop itch. I'll enjoy killing the other three in my 4-pack, but I wouldn't recommend this to friends or trade partners. Decent, but unimpressive.
The pine (especially the evergreen pine on the finish) was a highlight for me.
Highish C+
Serving type: can
09-19-2013 01:42:15 | More by kojevergas
3.94/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The Rodeo Clown poured a deep copper with a full tan head. The aroma was fruity and floral hops with sweet malts to round it out. The flavor had a good bitter hoppiness that leaned towards the piney side. As it warmed the sweet malt flavors came through with a slight alcohol burn but always ending with the piney hops that coated my palate. The Rodeo Clown was a decent brew, and it's great to have a local brewery that offers a Double IPA in bottles/cans.
Serving type: can
09-10-2013 18:02:33 | More by brurevu
3.96/5 rDev +5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz can poured into a stange glass
A - pretty frothy head with a decent amount of lot of lacing. Mahogany color off the pour with a decent amount of haze.
S - malt all up in your nasal pieces but incredibly balanced with a dank nug type resin smell
T - like most DIPAs very hop forward but really well balanced with the malts. High gravity but not boozy at all
M - not extremely carbonated but I love the oily hops feel to the mouth. Excellent finish that lingers but not crazy heavy
O - I'm from Houston and I have beer drinking this brew for a few years now. This and Saint Arnold's Endevour are two of the best DIPAs I have recently, not just in HTown but overall. This is an extremely drinkable DIPA and due to its banging malt flavor could be put up against any Oktoberfest beer once the fall comes around. Great beer
Serving type: can
08-17-2013 01:07:01 | More by Paynebr21
3.83/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
my favorite beer from karbach for sure.
Ive had it from the can and it tasted a little different, but chilled from the tap.. it was outstanding.
crispy hopped citrus goodness.. without the bitter beer after. Did not taste like a double but it sure is at 9 1/2 %.
Karbach has oddly came out of nowhere it seems and to have such odd "microbrew" beer choices (lager?)
Serving type: on-tap
08-14-2013 15:55:28 | More by Cvogel22
3.44/5 rDev -8.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Can poured into glass, color is a deep copper reddish with nice lacing left on the glass. Smells of grass and piney hops and a bit of citrus. Taste follows the nose,nice piney and grass notes. Big sweet,caramel malt backbone, but balances the hops pretty well. Mouth feel is on the heavier side of medium,sometimes syrupy feeling. Overall, pretty decent Imperial IPA, but felt it was a tad harsh at sometimes. Got better as it warmed up a bit.
Serving type: bottle
07-20-2013 03:29:04 | More by BayouBengal1537
3.7/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz can, no date
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A: Slightly hazy amber orange color. Full finger and a half of fluffy of white head. Like a pillow on top. Leaving sticky lacing already. Head sticks around.
S: Earthy hop aromas. Herbal notes. Some pine. Sweet malts. Might be drifting towards the dark side here.
T: Up front, you get some herbal bitterness. Definitely more on the earthy hop side. Some orange marmalade behind that. Flavor grows on you as you drink it. There is a big sweet malt backbone here. Have to match the hop bitterness. Finish is sweet with some dryness.
M: Medium bodied. Rich mouthfeel.
Serving type: can
07-12-2013 16:07:43 | More by inlimbo77
3.79/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12 oz can into tulip. no best before or canned on date.
A: very hazy. darker copper colored hue. head is super frothy, slightly off-white. great retention and a shit load of lacing.
S: initial pour gives off a lot of hop resins. rich. piney. however there is a lot of sweet caramel/toffee grain aromas in there too. the resin is so strong I cant tell if I am getting a sense of alcohol from it as well or if this is all hops.
T: sticky. similar to the nose a ton of caramel malt sweetness. pine is even stronger here. a minor bit of citrus. alcohol is much stronger than it was on the nose. lingering into the finish brings back the caramel sweetness that started the drink off but also a decent amount of bitterness. not overwhelming but certainly present.
M: carb is mild and spicy. full bodied.
D: my first DIPA from a TX brewery. cant say im overly impressed but the beer has held up on its way to myself in PA, which says a lot in the mass of production breweries popping up these days. hoppy, rich, resinous, slightly hot. this could use some refining, but overall reminds me of the big, in-your-face hoppy brews of about 5 years ago.
Serving type: can
07-10-2013 02:36:45 | More by Jimmys
3.61/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Patriotic colored can divided between gabf tasting glasses butterscotch almost opaque cloudiness appearance with tight clinging well formed off white tan head . S slight mingling hop pine citrus orange . Pleasant taste hop forward tongue and finishes back of throat leaves with hoppy sweetness minimal malt some caramel and slight etoh warming . Nice mod carbonation medium mouthfeel. Overall solid ipa that packs a classic hoppy punch the more u drink the sweeter it gets with etoh evident
Serving type: can
07-03-2013 23:24:08 | More by gobrewsome
3.5/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A: poured into a tulip to a deep and hazy orange with a finger of off white head that fades to a small mat
S: smells of citrus pine and caramel
T: tastes of earthy hops, pine resin, citrus and some caramel with a bit of sweet orange. swallow is more caramel sweetness and oily piney hops
M: heavier side of medium with fairly soft but slightly prickly carbonation finish is oily but still a touch drying
O: pretty middle of the road, good but not great. decent flavors and a solid hop kick but fails to separate itself from other offerings. decent balance though.
Serving type: can
06-07-2013 01:00:11 | More by SHODriver
New Hampshire
3.4/5 rDev -9.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Received in a trade with MeadMe, thanks for the opportunity!
Pours a fairly murky copper color with a decent sized milky white head that slowly dissipates to a cap on top. The aroma is grapefruit, pineapple, caramel and brown sugar mostly with hints of pine resin and alcohol. The flavor is sweet with sugary caramel malts and a solid shot of ethanol. Light bitter citrusy resinous hop flavor with a firm hop bitterness. Medium body with a light to moderate level of carbonation and a sweet lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Decent enough IPA, but a bit sweet and a little too alcohol harsh for my tastes.
Serving type: can
05-25-2013 04:58:45 | More by johnnnniee
4.58/5 rDev +21.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
12 oz. can poured into a tulip
L: murky caramel brown with an amber glow when held up to a light; thick, fluffy head of an inch or more that sticks and laces. this beer puts on a show -- and i love the opaque murkiness.
S: hops AND malt! an awesome balance ... smells as good as anything on the planet. it swings to a very hop-forward aroma, then swings over to a sweet malty biscuit aroma. complex but over the long haul has a great balance.
T: hop forward with a good bitter bite that smooths out with a very sweet, malty finish -- and is VERY complex. you get a different taste each time, always with a hops, alcohol and sweet malt rotating in there. sometimes one takes center stage, then another. without question its the most malty of any of the DIPAs I've tried yet, and I love it!
F: hardly notice anything about it ... good carbonation, good feel, but I must say there doesn't seem to be anything about it that makes it stand out. might just be me.
O: what a brew! I'm very excited that our little Texas brewery is cranking this one out full-time. I'd put it up against Arrogant Bastard, it's that complex and well-constructed. about the only drawback I can find is the fact that you *do* taste the alcohol at times; personally, I'm not a fan of that ... but it's not as in your face as other higher ABV brews, and ultimately, who cares? this beer's so damn good just drink it!
Serving type: can
04-17-2013 06:31:07 | More by Premo88
3.96/5 rDev +5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Served in a Darkness tulip. Thanks to Chris for picking one of these up for me in Texas. Bottom of the can cryptically displays 052K-3 02902.
A – Pours with a finger of creamy yellow-tinged foam, eventually settling to a thick collar, wisps, and splotches of lace. Hazy dark amber-red body, with a few stray bubbles adhering to the sides of the glass.
S – Citrus hops, light pine and earthiness, grapefruit zest, a bit of tropical fruit. Fairly heft malt backdrop, with some red fruits and treacle, as well as a bit of bread and burnt sugars. A tad odd for the style, but fairly pleasant.
T – Taste is a bit more malt-heavy, with moderate, lingering hop bitterness. Tropical fruits integrate with a caramel and tangerine hop flavors, but there's enough zest to balance the sweetness. The ABV wasn't listed on the can, but I assumed this was a bigger East Coast DIPA (and was proved right, but the listed 9.5%).
M – Medium-full body, with a syrupy and somewhat heavy feel to it. Lower carbonation, and thankfully dry in the finish, with lingering hop oils. Well-hidden alcohol. One of the rare occasions where I thought a beer needed more spritz.
D – Not really my kind of DIPA, but there's no major flaws or issues either. I had no problem with the 12oz can, but it's not really a beer of which I'd order multiples. Solid, but will be forgotten by tomorrow.
Serving type: can
04-16-2013 17:10:51 | More by MasterSki
4.19/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Had this on tap at the brewery on a recent visit to Houston. The tour had some good info about the history (short) of the brewery and was a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon. I went on a nice afternoon and the place was packed. There was even a food truck to serve a fusion of Korean and Mexican fare.
On to the beer...
The beer was delicious. Had their canned Hopadillo IPA before heading to the brewery. Rodeo Clown Double IPA didn't disappoint. Fairly high ABV but you wouldn't know it from the taste or finish so go easy on this one.
A: Nice dark amber pour from the tap with great lace during the drink.
S: Smell of hops and malt. The malt body is prominent in this beer.
T: The hop flavor is a bit masked from the effort to increase ABV so it tasted a bit maltier/sweeter than their standard IPA. Great taste from start to finish. Similar to others in this category I've tried. One thing to note is the lack of the alcohol taste as compared to some other high ABV offerings I've tried. Very drinkable.
O: Nothing crazy here but very easy to drink a few of these. Definitely worth a try! The brewery experience was great as well. Really nice folks.
Can't wait to try this from the can!
Serving type: on-tap
02-05-2013 01:49:56 | More by rdp5008
4.1/5 rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at Karbach Brewery
I'm not a huge IPA fan.. but I do prefer dIPA's generally.. this one I really liked.
Plenty of hops, but maybe not the hop bomb others are... I would prefer some more grapefruity taste as that is what I like most about IPA's...
Not overpowering in the alcohol taste department which is good.
Smell is fantastic.. loved it.
Serving type: on-tap
01-02-2013 17:31:28 | More by Ford
3.75/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12oz can -- extra from trade with thegerm87
A- Dark gold, almost red color. good amount of white foam, with a fair amount of lacing.
S- Mostly hops and malt. The citrus notes are there but more subtle. The sweet, malty smell is definitely most prominent.
T- This is very malty. Bitterness from the hops (not super citrusy in my opinion) is blended pretty well with the caramel-like sweetness from the malt. There is some pine and dark toffee at work here as well. Some citrus notes, but not really worth mentioning. Somewhat of an alcohol flavor here is well, but not really "hot". Mouth is medium and smooth, with light carbonation.
O- Had no idea what to expect with this one, but I did enjoy it. It was pretty malty but I like that once in a while. I would drink it again, and would be interested in trying more from this brewery.
Serving type: can
12-29-2012 02:17:15 | More by brother_kenneth
4.43/5 rDev +17.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
I had heard great things about this beer. I live in Houston too, and I love to support local businesses...so I gave it a shot. Poured into a tulip.
A - reddish amber, beautiful tan head laces well.
S - piney, typical Double IPA smell. Very subtle with this one though.
T - pine, citrus. Finishes with the pleasant dry hop taste that lingers on. Can't taste the octane even at it being 9.5% ABV, well balanced.
M - carbonation very present, refreshing. Light feel on the palate.
Overall, a damn good double IPA. The hops and malts are so harmoniously combined. Very impressed here, specially for a craft beer company that has only been opened just over a year.
Serving type: can
12-07-2012 06:06:17 | More by HTownGuy85
Rodeo Clown from Karbach Brewing Co.
85 out of 100 based on 268 ratings.


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August 2, 2013
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Are you stressing out because you don't know how you are going to pay for a college education? Joining the military is one way to help you pay for college and build your resume.
After high school, Richard Coughlin decided to join the U.S. Coast Guard because they would pay for his college education and provide many benefits such as health care. Coughlin was enlisted from September 2006 until September 2012 but he chose to extend his service for two years and thinks of his time in the military as a very positive experience. Coughlin spent most of his service in Hawaii, where he trained and took classes that were transferred to his current university. According to Coughlin, military members who complete their service feel lost and confused because they weren't proactive about their next step; however, the Veterans Affairs office at one university was extremely helpful at transferring college credit hours and guiding Coughlin through the process of attending a university, which is why he chose to attend the school he will one day call his alma mater.
Also, since Coughlin was enlisted with the Coast Guard, he was able to get a job as a dolphin trainer as soon as his service was completed. Normally, a dolphin trainer needs either a bachelor's degree or a certificate but the process was quicker for Coughlin because he had experience from the Coast Guard. The G.I. Bill requires the military to pay for veterans' college tuition, books, and room and board, but Coughlin has money from dolphin training that can be used towards personal expenses.
Though he initially joined the Coast Guard to help pay for college, Coughlin believes that his service has helped him land a job and taught him respect and independence he will carry with him for the rest of his life. Have you considered joining the military before attending college?
Carly Gerber is majoring in journalism at Columbia College Chicago. She loves fashion and hopes to cover the topic for a Chicago-area magazine. In her free time, she focuses on her blog, loves making jewelry and spending time on Pinterest and Pose. She hopes to use this blog to guide and relate to its followers: college students like herself!
September 3, 2013
Melissa Garrett
With the number of single-sex colleges in the nation dwindling, it can be rare to hear someone say that they attend a college for women but for me, it is something that I say with pride. Although some people have perceptions that single-sex institutions take away from one's college experience, I personally believe that it has made mine unforgettable.
I had always visited my family in Pittsburgh during the summers as a teenager. As we would drive around the city looking at universities that I may want to attend, I always immediately dismissed Chatham University. However, I began to wonder how much a single-sex institution could really benefit me and over time, the idea actually became appealing. I looked into it and learned some interesting statistics, such as the fact that only 2 percent of female college graduates attend women's institutions, yet they make up 20 percent of women in Congress.
I ultimately decided to apply to Chatham, which is most famous for alumni Rachel Carson, the marine biologist and conservationist who wrote Silent Spring. Making the choice to come here once accepted was definitely the best one I have ever made: Since we are all women, we can relate to each other well and are free to act as silly and comfortable as we would like. Close bonds are formed that I believe are found much less often at traditional universities. We don't have sororities because essentially, we are one big sorority.
If you are exploring your college options, I encourage you to add single-sex institutions to your list. The experience is enriching and anybody who gets to attend college in this form should consider himself or herself to be lucky. Traditional colleges definitely have their great qualities but I personally wouldn't trade my time at Chatham for anything in the world.
Melissa Garrett is a sophomore at Chatham University majoring in creative writing with minors in music and business. She works as a resident assistant and is currently in the process of self-publishing several of her books. She also serves as the president of Chatham's LGBT organization and enjoys political activism. Melissa's ultimate goal is to become a college professor herself.
October 25, 2013
High school seniors heading to college in the fall, listen up: The average cost at the nation's four-year public universities rose 2.9% this year, the smallest annual increase in more than three decades (yay!) but the slowdown in tuition increases have been offset by reductions in federal grant aid (boo!).
According to a new report from the College Board, public colleges have raised tuition prices so sharply in recent years not to gouge students but to bank on the increased state aid. And although the increase is moderate, "this does not mean that college is suddenly more affordable," says economist Sandy Baum, co-author of Trends in Higher Education reports on tuition and financial aid. "It does seem that the [upward tuition] spiral is moderating. Not turning around, not ending, but moderating." Unfortunately, students continue to suffer from the constant cycle of rising costs and serious college debt. Shrinking state aid for public colleges and universities has translated into the cost of public schools to jump $1,770 in inflation-adjusted dollars. The amount of government aid received last year fell $6,646 for every full-time student at those institutions while just five years ago, each student received $9,111 in today's dollars. (For more on this report, click here.)
If college is in your forecast, what do you make of the report's findings? Let us know in the comments section.
October 22, 2013
With so much riding on whether or not you get in, applying for college can cause even the most confident students some serious anxiety. And with so many factors to consider like high school rankings, SAT/ACT scores, GPAs and community service hours, it's important to understand that more often than not, colleges are also factoring in a student's ability to pay...even when they say they're not. Insert outrage here.
Just last Friday, George Washington University's website claimed to evaluate applicants without considering their financial need (also known as a need-blind admissions approach) but now they're clarifying that policy: It now reads that while applications are first reviewed without consideration of need, "at the point of finalizing admissions decisions, we must balance a student's financial resources with the university's aid budget. This practice of being need-aware allows us to meet as much need of as many students as possible." Why the sudden transparency, GWU? Turns out that the school's new senior associate provost for enrollment management's recent interview with The GW Hatchet revealed that she characterized the university's policy as need-aware as opposed to need-blind. The problem? By being need-aware for years and suggesting otherwise, the university appears to not only have violated the Statement of Principles of Good Practice of the National Association for College Admission Counseling but encouraged low-income students to apply (and pay a hefty application fee!) on the false pretense that the university was need-blind. (For more on this story, click here.)
The ability to pay for college has long been a major factor when it comes to gaining admission but to blatantly advertise otherwise is undeniably uncool. What do you think of GWU's current predicament? Should the university face serious repercussions? Let us know in the comments section.
November 14, 2013
With college on the horizon for high school seniors, those with lofty political aspirations should understand that it's never too early to start making the right connections. And what better place to start than by attending the right college that already boasts a total of six presidents and four vice presidents. Which university is that, you ask? None other than Harvard University. Considering their reputation as one of the most prestigious institutions in the country, producing the most commanders-in-chief may not be the shock of the century but you might be surprised by the fact that Allegheny College in Pennsylvania and Eureka College in Illinois produced as many presidents as Georgetown University and the United States Naval Academy. Curious as to what other colleges might better your chances at becoming the next POTUS, check out the list below:
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December 6, 2013
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December 10, 2013
'Tis the season for discount digging. With the holidays just a mere two weeks away, many people have gift-giving on the brain so it should come as no surprise that everyone's on the hunt for rock-bottom prices. And whether you're in the market for a new textured wrap sweater (who isn't?!), the latest Apple gadget or even a shiny new law degree, you're in luck! Yup, that's right future litigators: Law school is officially on sale in Iowa.
The University of Iowa College of Law has approved a 16.4-percent tuition cut for both in-state and out-of-state students. Beginning in the fall of 2014, Iowa residents will pay $21,965 in tuition – a $4,309 reduction – while nonresidents will see tuition fall by $7,750 to $39,500. Why the discount? Turns out that despite being ranked 26th nationally by U.S. News & World Report, enrollment for the law school has steadily declined since 2010. Law Dean Gail Agrawal admits that the tuition reduction is intended, in part, to help the law school compete for applicants and students who are increasingly concerned with cost and debt loads. "We want to take a leading role in the evolving face of legal education and ensure our place as a best value proposition among the top public law schools," she said. Keep in mind that the University of Iowa isn't the only law school bargain out there: The University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law, the University of Akron School of Law, the University of Cincinnati College of Law and Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law have all announced tuition cuts in the past year.
Law school hopefuls, is discounted tuition enough for you to consider a school despite the current weak legal market? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
January 7, 2014
When discussing the art of nailing your college admissions interview, it's important to talk strategy. Every Tom, Dick and Harry will stress the importance of dressing professionally and the value of asking questions but did you know that over rehearsing your responses is a big no-no, too? Well, it is! If you're starting to prepare for your college admissions interviews, check out U.S. News & World Report's top five mistakes to avoid below:
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January 21, 2014
Higher education has always been a top priority for President Barack Obama. Back in February 2009, he told Congress, "By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world." Five years later, whether or not we as a nation will achieve that benchmark remains unseen but he believes that reaching out to low-income students may be just the key to getting there.
On Thursday, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama met with more than 80 college presidents and dozens of nonprofits committed to raising the number of low-income students who attend college. "We want to restore the essential promise of opportunity and upward mobility that's at the heart of America," he told the group. "To that end, young people, low-income students in particular, must have access to a college education." The participating schools have agreed to take action in one of four areas: connecting young people to schools that are right for them; early intervention to ensure a larger pool of students prepare for college; more college advising and test preparation; and more on-campus remedial education. And while President Obama's various education initiatives are ambitious, it doesn't appear to be lost on him that there is much more work to be done to get college degrees in the hands of more American students, regardless of their economic class. (For more on this story, click here.)
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It's probably going to be an awesome game....but I can't forgive them for ****ing up one of the greatest characters.
Metal Gear Solid was great. Snake was a true badass and the story was straightforward. Bad guys have huge walking nuclear tank, you defeat the tank. Simple.
Sons of Liberty started out good but you ended up spending most of the time as f'ing Raiden, and by the time you reached the end the story started sucking pretty hard. The Patriots? Puh-lease.
Snake Eater was at least something of a return to MGS, and even though you weren't technically Snake, it was pretty close.
With the latest one, you're some scraggly-ass old man version of Snake. WTF? Does he get up three times a night to piss?
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Paul Graham's recent remarks landed him in hot water. My two cents … Last week Chicago made Computer Science core curriculum in all public high schools & it'll be first urban district with computer courses for kindergarten to 8th grade. I hope NYC is next! Other programs – Girls Who Code, Black Girls Code, AFSE. Kids coding early is great. I was lucky & got my start at age 11. Having said that, starting / funding a company shouldn't be about when u started coding (or ur race, gender, nationality). Tech is a meritocracy. Lets keep it that way. Read More


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Norton has worked as hitting coach and manager since he quit playing the game. He joins Scott Foxhall (pitching coach) and Scott Duval (director of baseball operations) on Golloway's staff.
"As soon as Greg announced his retirement from Major League baseball I began seeking him to be a part of my coaching staff," Golloway says.
"Through our relationship, I knew he possessed the character and the skills to relate to collegiate student-athletes," Golloway adds. "He is a great teacher of the game of baseball, and more specifically hitting. As I sought out his expertise in this hiring process, it became apparent that he had the desire to tutor collegiate hitters."
Golloway was an assistant coach at Oklahoma from 1991-93 when Norton was a star player for the Sooners. He was a second team All-American and a second round draft pick by the Chicago White Sox after hitting .370 as a junior.
"I am excited to be reunited with Coach Golloway, a coach I have great respect for," Norton says. "What is really appealing about coaching in the college ranks is the family atmosphere and the ability to develop young men.
"When this opportunity arose, I was very interested in helping turn a program around," he says." It felt like the right move for my family.
"Obviously, I was in a great position in the minor leagues as a hitting coordinator, but this is a dream opportunity to coach with a head coach who has a proven track record, be at a great university and conference."
Norton was called up from the minors in August of 1996 to play for the White Sox. His best year with that team was in 1999 when he batted 255 with 50 RBI and 16 homers.
After moving to the Colorado Rockies, he hit .252 from 2001-2003. He also played for the Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves, where he wrapped up his playing days.
As a coach Norton has worked as the minor league hitting coordinator for the Miami Marlins. He has also been the hitting coach and manager for the New Orleans Zephyrs, a AAA affiliate of the Marlins.
A switch-hitter, Norton played in 1,107 Major League games and hit .249 with 89 homers and 338 RBI.
Norton and his wife, Jaena, have an eight-year-old son named Jace and a seven-year-old daughter Ciana.
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Reggae With Passafire at Las Montañas
TELLURIDE – Hot on the heels of the fabulous Telluride Bluegrass Festival, the summer music scene continues to sizzle, with both the Wine and Plein Air festivals getting underway this weekend.
In the midst of all of the bluegrass madness during the last couple of weeks, several major musical additions to the calendar were announced, including the return of Steve Earle, who will appear with Allison Moorer at the Sheridan Opera House on July 2 and 3.
The Grammy Award winning Earle released his tremendous Washington Square Serenade last fall, which includes the beautiful duet with Moorer, "Days Aren't Long Enough," plus a number of other Earle-esque gems.
In fact, the husband and wife team have been collaborating quite a bit as of late.
The marvelous Moorer's latest CD, Getting Somewhere, was produced by her famous hubby, and showcases Moorer's sultry voice and stunning songwriting. The pair will roll in for a two-night stand next week, and these shows may well sell out heading into the Fourth of July weekend, so grab your tickets soon!
In the meantime, the historic Sheridan Opera House will transform in to a Billie Jean bad-ass machine tonight, with Who's Bad? The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band, which features a complete troupe, with costumes, dance routines and, of course, all of the moves and grooves of the 1980 hits by the gloved one himself. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. tonight, dig it!
Another recent announcement came from KOTO in the past week or so, with the unveiling of this year's Yankee Doodle Doo-Dah performers, which includes the return of the lovely ladies of Lez Zeppelin, plus an appearance by The Meditations, the former members of Bob Marley's Harmony. The Doo-Dah is coming right up, too, on July 12 in Telluride's Town Park. Should be a doozie!
Dub is the word at the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon this weekend, with Flagstaff's hip-hop reggae phenoms Summit Dub Squad ready to rock the downtown club tonight. SDS blends funk, punk, hip-hop, reggae and more to create their fresh sound, which the band calls "High Elevation Sound Flavor."
Tasty, indeed, the group evolved out of the Flagstaff hip-hop outfit GreenHouse Fresh Produce, where DJ Soe and B Dub combined beats, lyrics and grooves with bass wiz Dub Doctor Paul, and their very first gig found them opening for renowned super reggae group Culture. SDS has added Ben the Machine on real drums, who kicks the rhythm into high gear, plus there's Hunter Redday on guitar, percussion and vocals, and sister Onion Grass on the viola.
The result is a tribal burst of sight and sound that will have you movin' and groovin', tonight with Summit Dub Squad at the Moon.
Reggae rolls into Las Montañas this weekend too, with Passafire set to rock the house on Saturday night.
Successfully fusing roots reggae, progressive rock and dub, the Savannah, Ga.-based rockers rip, and are on the fast track to success, with their 2006 self-titled debut and energetic live performances creating a nationwide buzz. The band followed up the debut disc with last year's sensational release Submersible, and recently opened for Van Halen and Toots & The Maytals on their spring tour. Not bad for a band that formed only four years ago!
Of course, a couple of the band members have known each other all of their lives, as Passafire's sound is driven by the versatile Nick Kubley on drums and his brother Will, who lays down the heavy dub bass work.
The two are joined by Ted Browne who shreds on guitar, and adds his soaring soul-tinged vocals. The group layers up the texture even further with Adam Willis's vintage keyboard work, and Browne says the band is on fire following the release of their sophomore effort on California's LAW label.
"We were looking to create something wholly fresh and unconstrained by the genre, and we ended up with an album that is progressive, but still accessible," he notes on the band's website.
The band plays more than 150 dates a year, and Browne says they haven't forgotten the grassroots effort that launched them into the big leagues.
"We are thankful to have fans who love the music and have supported us wholeheartedly from the beginning," he notes. "Passafire has a momentum that has been with us since day one. Slowing down is not in our scope."
Got that right, the band cooks! Be sure to catch the phenomenal Passafire, Saturday night at Las Montañas.
At the Bubble Lounge, it's time to get funky this weekend, with the return of Denver's progressive funksters Kinetix. The band released their super CD Talking to Faces last year, and are hitting it hard on the road.
"We just got back from a ten week tour that started across the Midwest, including a great show in Chicago," says Jack "Jacko" Gargan. "In April, we had a residency in Burlington, Vt. at Nectars, performing every Wednesday. We then would hop across the east coast, with Harper's Ferry in Boston and The Knitting Factory in NYC some of the most memorable gigs," adding that the band will continue to travel throughout the summer in the Midwest and Colorado, with still another tour in the works for the fall.
Gargan says all of the live gigs are helping the band to formulate some new plans. "While we were on tour, we began to refine some of our musical ideas that we have been working on and so we're now in the process of pre-production of a new album. This is not going to be a hurried project, as we want to take our time with the new material we have been putting together. Some of the newer songs will be played this weekend up in Telluride."
Kinetix rocked the Moon last time they were in town, and the band is tighter and funkier than ever. Get with them and get down at the Bubble Lounge, where they'll appear Friday and Saturday nights this weekend.
Oh, and don't forget the Lizard Head Jazz Club on Sunday nights, which is a great way to wrap up the weekend, starting at 7 p.m. at the Bubble Lounge.
The Telluride Mountain Village Sunset Concert Series got off to a rockin' start this past week, with Great American Taxi, featuring Vince Hermann of Leftover Salmon, which wowed the crowd at last week's Bluegrass festival. The free summer concert series continues next week, featuring the wonderful Junior Brown, who will jump on Wednesday night at 6 p.m.
In Ridgway, it's the River Festival this Saturday, which features music from a pile of local musicians, including Christina Callicott, members of Fall Baby, Fair Sickness and The Red Mountain String Band. The music starts at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Rollans Park.
The Sherbino Theatre is revving up for the summer, too, and this weekend goes retro, with Vintage Voltage appearing on Saturday night. The band plays 60s and 70s dance party music, so it's a great opportunity for costumes. The show starts at 8 p.m. in Ridgway.
In Ouray, stop by O'Brien's Pub on Saturday afternoon, where the tremendous Til Willis will be playing his bluesy originals on the deck, from 2 until 5 p.m.
Coming up next week, the Fourth of July is upon us, with an explosion of shows on the way, including The Red White and Blues Concert, featuring Jonny Lang on July 5.
Also, tickets go on sale July 1 for two upcoming shows at the Community Concert Hall at Ft. Lewis College in Durango, both of which feature Grammy Award winning artists. The Texas swingers, Asleep at the Wheel will roll in on Aug. 13, and legendary blues man Taj Mahal is slated to perform on Aug. 14. Get more at durangoconcerts.com.
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Special Events Items
Special event tickets (Preconvention Workshops and Educational Site Visits) are non-refundable.